{"id":99291,"date":"2014-07-14T08:59:33","date_gmt":"2014-07-14T13:59:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=99291"},"modified":"2014-07-14T09:03:55","modified_gmt":"2014-07-14T14:03:55","slug":"5-ingredient-fig-and-honey-breakfast-quinoa-is-a-deliciously-strong-start-to-your-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/07\/5-ingredient-fig-and-honey-breakfast-quinoa-is-a-deliciously-strong-start-to-your-day\/","title":{"rendered":"5-Ingredient Fig and Honey Breakfast Quinoa is a Deliciously Strong Start to Your Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Few things are as satisfying, or good for you, as a bowl of oatmeal in the morning. It’s a powerhouse breakfast food with satiating fiber and protein. But would you believe there’s a grain that can fuel you longer with more fiber and protein? It’s quinoa.<\/p>\n

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\nSound too freaky? I used to think the same thing, until I started experimenting with the neutral-flavored grain that ranks amongst the best super foods. The opportunity to have an even stronger start to my day was all the encouragement I needed to try this grain outside of dinner. <\/p>\n

You can top your breakfast quinoa anyway you like, mimicking your favorite bowl of oatmeal. Since the vacation house we’re renting in Savannah has a huge fig tree in the backyard that is starting to produce, we went with beautifully sweet and tender figs with a light drizzle of honey. Is there anything better than a fresh fig picked by your own hands?<\/p>\n

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By preparing the quinoa with condensed milk instead of water, we achieved a thick, creamy texture similar to your standard bowl of oats. If this meal isn’t the centerpiece of your breakfast, it serves nicely as dessert after brunch or dinner.<\/p>\n

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This recipe is one of 13 healthier breakfast and brunch recipes in our original e-cookbook, Baker\u2019s Dozen. Preview here<\/a> <\/strong>or download for just 99\u00a2 here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Fig and Honey Breakfast Quinoa\"fig<\/a>
\nserves 4<\/em><\/p>\n

INGREDIENTS<\/p>\n

1\/2 cup quinoa
\n1\/2 cup + 1 Tbsp. condensed milk
\n1\/2 cup water
\n8 fresh figs
\n4 Tbsp. honey<\/p>\n

INSTRUCTIONS<\/p>\n

1. In a sauce pan, add the quinoa, 1\/2 cup of condensed milk, and water. Bring to boil and then reduce to low and cover for about 15 minutes. Watch closely as to avoid burning.<\/p>\n

2. Rinse the figs and slice to your preference — thin slices, halves or quarters.<\/p>\n

3. When the quinoa is finished, add the tablespoon of condensed milk and honey. Serve in four bowls topped with figs and drizzle more honey if desired.<\/p>\n

Like I said, I love quinoa and the endless ways to use it. Some of my other fave quinoa recipes include:<\/p>\n

Dark Chocolate Quinoa Candy Bars<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

PB&J Quinoa Donuts<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Harvest Chopped Salad with Orange Ginger Vinaigrette<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Raisin and Nut Quinoa Bowl<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Recipe and photos by Brandi Koskie and Dana Shultz<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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